Though the later rounds of the 2011 NFL Draft may be discarded by most, true draft geeks cling to one tantalizing hope every year—that a stud safety or explosive kick returner will slip through the cracks and fall into their team’s lap in the sixth or seventh round.

Infrequent as this may be (most third-day guys are off the roster in the matter of a year or two), there are historical instances of success—the proverbial gold in the hills—that fuel these fantasies and keep fans tuned in to the picks that no pundits could possibly project.

Here’s a look back at the Indianapolis Colts’ 10 most significant draft day coups.